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-On the 15th inst. seventy colored laborers left North Carolina for California. They are bound for Los Angeles, having contracted to work in the vineyards and hop fields of E. F. Baldwin, who owns over 2,000,000 acres of land. According to agreement made with Mr. Baldwin, through his agents, before leaving, they are to get $12 per month for the first year, with board and house free. Mr. Baldwin advanced money to pay their transportation to Los Angeles the price of each full ticket being $69.70. The entire seventy people left last night on their journey to California. Three thousand have already left, chiefly for Arkansas and Kan. sas. They continue to emigrate westward. But there seems to be no further demand for them in Kansas.

-A despatch from London on the 23d inst says: "Europe is covered with snow to-day from the Hebrides to the Arno. On the Continent the winter has been the snowiest known for a long period. It is 14 years since London saw so much snow, and there is great suffering in consequence. It has led to the stoppage of cabs, and the shoeblacks and many other industries."

-The citizens of Canterbury, Conn., have petitioned the Legislature for reparation to Mrs. Phileo (Prudence Crandall), for injury and loss sustained fifty years ago, when a school of colored children taught by her was violently broken up, and P. Crandall herself was thrown into prison. She is now an aged woman and poor, living in Kansas.

CURRENT EVENTS.

THE formal opening of the session of the English Parliament, on the 20th inst., was made an affair of " unusual magnificence," in order to show the sympathy of royal circles with the present ministry. The Queen, who has not been present on similar occasions for a number of years, went in state to the Houses of Parliament, and there was a very elaborate and splendid procession through the streets. Her "speech from the throne" was read for her by the Lord Chancellor. It did not positively commit the government to any definite course in Ireland, but signified opposition to Home Rule. The same day W. E. Gladstone, in the House of Commons, spoke for an hour and twenty minutes, and speeches were also made C. S. Parnell, the Irish leader, and others, opening a debate on the Irish question which was expected to continue for some time.

THE speeches of Gladstone and Parnell, alluded to above, and that of Mr. Sexton, another of the Irish members, have had a marked effect in uniting the Liberals, disposing them more toward a reasonable policy of Home Rule, and checking the bitter feeling of hostility to the Irish people which had been industriously worked up in England. It is now expected that the Irish members will on a favorable opportunity vote with Mr. Gladstone, and turn the present Tory ministry out of office.

REPORTS from Florida are to the effect that the very cold weather two weeks ago, destroyed the oranges remaining on the trees, estimated at one-fourth of the crop. One-half the crop had been marketed, and one-fourth picked and secured ready for sale. The young orange trees in many cases are supposed to be killed. The Jacksonville Times-Union estimates the total loss by damage to vegetation throughout Florida from the freeze at $2,000,000, of which $1,100,000 is on the oranges.

THIRTY-NINE men were killed by the explosion of fire damp in the Oriel mine, at Newburg, West Virginia, on the 21st inst. Most of the bodies have since been recovered. AT Topeka, Kansas, on Thursday, Judge Brewer, in the U.S. Circuit Court, delivered an opinion in a suit brought by John Waldruff, for the removal of certain proceedings

begun against him in Douglass county under the operations of the prohibitory law. The Judge holds, in effect, that the State should pay for property which it has rendered useless.

A MASS MEETING of the Prohibitionists of Iowa, was held in Des Moines, on the evening of the 21st. More than 500 delegates were present. Addresses were delivered by Governor Larabee, Mrs. J. Ellen Foster and others, and it was decided to raise a fund of $50,000 to aid in enforcing the prohibitory law.

THE "Committee of One Hundred," which for several years took a prominent part in the local political affairs of Philadelphia, but which has done little for a year past, dissolved finally last week.

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S. M. GASKILL, Clerk of Book Com.

At a recent meeting of the Joint Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting on the subjects of Temperance and Intoxicating Beverages, the subject of High License was under consideration, and it was the judgment of the meeting that any law or compromise short of Prohibition would be a lowering of our testimony, and that the legalization of the sale of Alcoholic Beverages under any form, either high or low license, should not receive our sanction. High license places the traffic in the hands of the moneyed class, and while giving it a seeming respectability, only increases its power, and in nowise lessens the consumption of alcoholic drinks.

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FRIENDS' INTELLIGENCER AND JOURNAL.

HE attention of those already subscribers, and of all who are interested in the religious principles of the Society of Friends, or in its ethical and social influences, is earnestly asked, at this time, to the importance of making a large increase, for the coming year, in the circulation of this journal. An enlarged circle of readers would give it a wider and greater usefulness; would enable its conductors to continue its improvement and development; and would permit a modification of the price of subscription.

The editors believe that the paper is worthy of an earnest effort in its behalf. They are able to say with sincerity that in conducting it they have had these principles steadily in view:

1. To represent and sustain the Christian principles professed by Friends;

2. To promote in every direction the practical application of the Christian ethics to the existing conditions of life;

3. To afford to the membership of our body of Friends a fair expression of their views and opinions upon all topics suitable for treatment in such a periodical.

In pursuing the objects thus outlined, we have printed within the last seven months, (since the union of the INTELLIGENCER with the JOURNAL), not less than four hundred original articles, letters, reports, and communications, sent us by Friends and others interested in our Society, the authorship of these probably representing two hundred persons, resident in different parts of the field in which the paper circulates. All of these contributions received due consideration before their publication, our desire

being to print whatever was deserving,-when space permitted, but to omit whatever was not in the line of our work, or was not likely to be useful or edifying.

The proceedings of all our Yearly Meetings have been reported,-most of them with considerable detail, and many subordinate meetings, conferences, committees, etc., have been punctually noticed. In this department of its labor, as the medium of conveying to Friends information of the proceedings of the Society, the value of the INTELLIGENCER AND JOURNAL must, we think, be conceded. The work of the body is thus made known to all, interest in it is maintained, and faithfulness to its principles is encouraged. To Friends who live in distant localities, and who feel themselves isolated and weak, the support given by the regular weekly visits of such a journal can scarcely be overestimated.

The editors look hopefully forward to a steady improvement in the paper, if a larger circulation can be obtained for it, and they confidently appeal to all who favor its aim and approve its character to give it an effective support at this time. They have fixed upon the following:

TERMS FOR 1886.
For a single copy, (as heretofore)
For a club of eight, (8), each,
For a club of twenty, (20) each,

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$2.50 2.25

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Those willing to act as agents are invited to correspond with us, if in doubt upon any point, and information will be gladly afforded them. Specimen copies will be sent free to those who might subscribe, if names are furnished us. Now is the time to begin work.

CLUB RATES WITH OTHER PERIODICALS.

This paper will be sent one year, with any one of the periodicals named below, for the amount stated.

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Persons wishing other periodicals than those named above should write us, and we will name prices." Where several periodicals in the list are wanted, find the net price of each, (if ordered through us), by subscribing $2.50 from the rate given "for both."

Where our subscribers have already paid up for the INTELLIGENCER AND JOURNAL, or for any reason do not now wish to remit for it, they can have the periodicals above at the net rate.

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For Manyunk, Conshohocken and Norristown, 6.10, 7.25, 8.37 and 10.30 a.m. 12.25, 2.28, 3.36, 4.27, 5.10, 5.52, 6.20, 8.00, 10.12 and 11.37 p.m. On Sunday, 8.10 and 9.12 and 10.22, a.m., 1.10 2.35, 5.20, 8.40 and 10.20 p.m.

For Phoenixville, Pottstown and Reading, 6.10 and 8.37 a.m., 2.28. 4.27 and 6.20 p.m. Sundays, 9.12 a.m., 1.10 and 5.20 p.m. Additional for Phoenixville 5.10 p.m. week-days.

For Hamburg, 6.10 a.m., 2.28 p.m. week-days. Sundays 9.12 a m and 1.10 pm.

FOR NEW YORK.

Express on week-days, 3.20, 4.05, 5.00, 6.05, 6.50, 7.30, 8.20, 8.30, 11 and 11.15 a.m. (Limited Express 1.14 and 4.50 p.m.), 12.49, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.85, 7.12, 8.12 and 9.50 p.m. and 12.01 night. On Sundays, 3.20, 4.05, 5, 6.05, 8.30 a.m., 12.49, 4 (Limited Express, 4.50), 6.35, 7.12 and 8.12 p.m. and 12.01 night.

For Brooklyn, N. Y., all through trains connect at Jersey City with boats of "Brooklyn Annex," affording direct transfer to Fulton Street, avoiding double ferriage and journey across New York City.

Express for Boston, without change, 6.35 p.m. daily.

For Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Ocean Beach, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and Long Branch, 7.32 and 11.15 a.m., and 4.00 p.m. on week-days.

For Freehold, 5 p.m., week-days.

Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water Gap, Scranton and Binghamton, 8.20 a.m., 12.01 noon and 6.00 p p.m. For Scranton and Water Gap, 4.00 p.m. FROM KENSINGTON STATION, FRONT AND NORRIS STS. For New York, 6.50, 7.40, 8.30, 10.10 and 11.15 a.m., 12.05, 2.10, 3.15, 4.55, 5.35, 6.10 and 11 p.m. on week-days. On Sundays, Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water Gap, Scranton and Binghamton, 7.40 a.m., 12.05 noon and 5.35 p.m. For Scranton and Water Gap, 3.15 p.m.

8.25 a.m.

FROM MARKET STREET WHARF.

Express for New York, via Camden and Trenton, 9.00 a.m. on

week-days.

For Island Heights, 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. 8.30 a.m. runs to Pt Pleasant Mondays and Saturdays.

Trains for Trenton, connecting for New York, 6.20, 7.30, 10.30 a.m., 12 noon, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30 and 8.00 p.m. On Sundays,

5.45 p.m. PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

TRAINS LEAVE NEW BROAD ST. STATION. For Baltimore and Washington, 12.25, 3.50, 7.20, 9.10, 10.25 Am. 12.05 noon, 12.35 (Limited Express), 4.02, and 5.42 (Limited Express), and 6.18 p.m. For Baltimore only, 5.05 and 11.22 p.m. On Sunday, 12.25, 3.50, 7.20, and 9.10 a.m., and 6.18 p.m. Baltimore only, 11.22 p.m.

For

For Richmond, 12.25, 7.20 and 12.05 noon (Limited Express, 12.35 p.m.) On Sunday, 12.25 and 7.20 a.m.

Sleeping-car tickets can be had at Broad and Chestnut Streets, 83Chestnut Street and Broad Street Station.

The Union Transfer Company will call for the check baggage from hotels and residences. Time-cards and full information can be obtained at the station and at the following

TICKET OFFICES:

CHARLES E. PUGH, General Manager.

No. 838 Chestnut Street.

S. E. Corner Broad and Chestnut Streets.
No. 4 Chelten Avenue, Germantown.
No. 324 Federal Street, Camden.

J. R. WOOD,

General Passenger Agent

STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER

Exhibit at all times a most extensive and comprehensive assortment of every description of

DRY GOODS.

The stock includes Silks, Dress Goods, Trimmings, Hosiery and Underwear, Gloves, House-Furnishing Goods, Ready-Made Dresses and Wraps, and everything that may be needed either for dress or for house-furnishing purposes. It is believed that unusual inducements are offered, as the stock is among the largest in the American market, and the prices are guaranteed to be uniformly as low as elsewhere on similar qualities of goods.

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S. F. BALDERSTON & SONS,

WALL PAPERS. CEILING DECORATIONS. WINDOW SHADES. TABLE AND STAIR OIL CLOTHS.
NO. 902 SPRING GARDEN STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.

For the Bath and Toilet use our PURE PALM-OIL SOAP

This Soap is made of Pure Fresh Palm Oil, and is entirely a vegetable
Soap, more suitable for Toilet use than Soap made from animal fats.
$1.50 PER DOZEN OR 4 DOZEN FOR $5.00.

LINDLEY M. ELKINTON,

532 ST. JOHN STREET,

PHILADELPLIA, PENNA.

GIRARD LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUITY AND TRUST CO. OF PHILADELPHIA.

NO. 2020 CHESTNUT STREET.

INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE, COMMITTEE OR RECEIVER, AND RECEIVES DEPOSITS ON INTEREST.

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Acts as Executor, Administrator, Assignee, etc., alone or in connection with an individual appointee. Executes trusts of every description known to the law. All trust assets kept separate from those of the Company. Burglar-Proof Safes to rent at $5 to $60 per annum. Wills kept in Vaults without charge. Bonds, Stocks and other valuables taken under guarantee. Paintings, Statuary, Bronzes, etc., kept in Fire-Proof Vaults. Money received on deposit at interest.

JAMES LONG, President; JOHN G. READING, Vice-President; MAHLON H. STOKES, Treasurer and Secretary; D. R. PATTERSON, Trust Officer.

DIRECTORS.-Jas. Long, Alfred S. Gillett, Joseph Wright, Dr. Charles P. Turner, Wm. S. Price, John T. Monroe, W. J. Nead, Thos. R. Patton, John G. Reading, Wm. H. Lucas, D. Hayes Agnew, M. D., Jos. I. Keefe, Robert Patterson, Theodore C. Engel, Jacob Naylor, Thomas G. Hood, Edward L. Perkins, Philadelphia; Samuel Riddle, Glen Riddle, Pa.; Dr. George W. Reiley, Harrisburg, Pa.; J. Simpson Africa, Huntingdon; Henry S. Eckert, Reading; Edmund S. Doty, Miflintown; W. W. H. Davis, Doylestown; R. E. Monaghan, West Chester: Charles W. Cooper, Allentown.

THE PROVIDENT LIFE AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA.

409 CHESTNUT STREET.

CAPITAL $1,000,000, FULLY PAID.

INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, RECEIVES MONEY ON DEPOSIT, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRA-
TOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE, ASSIGNEE, COMMITTEE, RECEIVER, AGENT, ETC.
All Trust Funds and Investments are kept separate and apart from the Assets of the Company.
President, SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY, Vice-President, T. WISTAR BROWN, Vice-President and Actuary, ASA S. WING, Manager of In-
surance Department, JOS. ASHBROOK, Trust Officer, J. ROBERTS FOULKE.

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No charge is made for publishing ordinary notices of mar-

riages and deaths; on the contrary, we are very willing to receive
and print them. Obituary notices we reserve the privilege to
curtail or amend, and it is desired that brevity and suitability
may always be carefully kept in view in their preparation,

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